Spit-roasted pig at reception (CH)

JessicaM. Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:27 AM

Spit-roasted pig at reception (CH)

I am 'entertaining' the idea of adding on a spit roasted pig to the CH menu.

for some reason, the idea catches my attention, the the spits they have at the WM are really very nice. I think it might warm the area up a bit too. It's relatively inexpensive compared to some of the other upgrades..

am I nuts..what do you think?

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:29 AM

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Do they actually display the pig whole, or do they carve it beforehand? I always find the whole pig display a bit creepy, but I love love love pork!

cindyandkevin Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:29 AM

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I've been to a few pig roasts and it's so yummy that way!! I think it's a cool idea, but some of your squeamish or animal-lover guests may not appreciate it so much. You know your crowd!!

BEANS Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:31 AM

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This is one thing I did not want at CH. I really don't like that the poor animal is there like that. But I do eat bacon! Doesn't make much sense, but I just don't like the way it looks-my opinion.

Blu-ize Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:32 AM

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hmmmm...Im thinking....no...

But it is your day...do whatever makes you happy.

ChrissynRicky Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:32 AM

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Personally, it freaks me out. It's your day, do what yo uwant, but just keep in mind your 'audience'

carlsbride Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:34 AM

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Having lived in the south, I have seen this at many events. Being at the WM, I am sure it would taste great and it would def. be a conversation piece! If you want it go for it!

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:35 AM

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I'm not a vegetarian but I'd be a little freaked out to see it - however, you and FH know your guests the best and if you want it and they'd love to eat it, go for it.

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:35 AM

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I have never had it, but I have heard over and over again that it is delicious (not at WM persay, but in general).
What if it rains that day though?

mtdr1106 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:37 AM

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i think it will look cool - but honestly - i have eaten pork cooked that way and its .....i want to say GROSS....but i will use the term 'aquired taste' -

the pork tends to taste VERY gamey (phonetic) so if its too expensive skip it - cause i think it is not something that everyone will enjoy. IMO

MattsBride Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:44 AM

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We had that option too, but FH and I are not comfortable with it. We really don't want to see the pig and we have a group of vegetarian (and vegan) guests who I am sure would be upset.

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:47 AM

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I know my FH would want one...

MrsFelix Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:58 AM

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As a Puerto Rican, you know for a fact I'm having one.

Lechon is the best. I agree it looks kinda 'weird' to most but in our culture it's so normal no one really thinks about it. I think you have to take into consideration your 'guests' and how they would feel about it.

july06bride Posted: Mar 08, 2006 12:00 PM

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my fh would LOVE one- he is from Ecuador and they eat their pork like that fairly often during the summer... If we can we will add one

kissy27 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 12:03 PM

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We are having the full pig at our CH!

Soon2BeMrs2006 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 12:04 PM

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i wouldnt, but its your choice.

GeorgeGiuliana Posted: Mar 08, 2006 01:01 PM

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We are offered the pig at our CH but when I saw it I said absoultely not!!!!! My mom's side of the family would love this (I'm freaked out cause of the stuff her side does w/ animals and food they are from Peru). I just can't see a whole pig laying there cut up attractive but that's JIMO

If you like it and your guest will enjoy it I'd say go for it! I refuse to have it but that's just me.

Naunie Posted: Mar 08, 2006 02:18 PM

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It's your party! Personally, as a vegetarian, I would be a little grosse dout, but I would get over it, it's not my party!
What about those that don't eat pork? Is it offensive?